Educator, Preschool ​/ Daycare

Job Details

Role: Educator

Centre: Goodstart Tamworth South

Location: Tamworth, NSW

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Pay: $36.65 - $39.91 per hour + super

• Work alongside Senior Educators and the Educational Leader to craft and enhance learning programs for children aged six weeks to five years.
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that encourages every child to thrive.
• Apply the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards to guide practice.
• Collaborate with the team to support each child’s individual interests, strengths, and development.

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.

• Pay at least 5% above award rate.
• 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to six weeks paid parental leave.
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family.
• Paid professional development.
• Two wellbeing days per year included in personal leave.
• Free annual flu shot (optional).
• Option to purchase extra leave.
• First Nations Support and cultural leave.
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program.

Goodstart Tamworth South, established in 2005, is a close‑knit, experienced team offering high‑quality early learning for children from six weeks to five years in a welcoming five‑room centre. Our educators create play‑based learning experiences guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, with a strong focus on each child’s interests, strengths and development. The centre offers spacious outdoor environments featuring vegetable gardens, a worm farm and dedicated play areas, as well as daily art, music and community experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and deeply committed to reconciliation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All candidates must hold or obtain a valid working with children check.

James Brendel, Talent Acquisition Team –  or jbrendel.au